AccuMac AM8010 Operating Manual

AM8010 Precision Thermometer

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

1
2
3

4 General Operation .............................................................................. 6

4.1 Mode Switch Setting ........................................................................... 6

4.2 Battery Installation .............................................................................. 6

4.3 Power with External Adapter and USB .............................................. 7

4.4 Sensor Connection .............................................................................. 7

4.5 Power On/Off Control ......................................................................... 8

4.6 Display of Measurement Results ........................................................ 8

4.7 Touchpad Operation ............................................................................ 9

5 Connecting to a Computer Using USB Interface .............................. 10

5.1 Installation of USB Driver to a Computer ........................................ 10

5.2 Cool Edge USB Viewer Software ..................................................... 14

6 Sensor Parameters Input/Adjustment ............................................... 16

7 Calibration ........................................................................................ 22

7.1 Instrument Calibration ...................................................................... 22

7.2 System Calibration ............................................................................ 24

8 Sensor Connector Assembly and Pin Configuration ........................ 28

9 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability ..................................... 29

Package List ........................................................................................ 2

Important Safety Information .............................................................. 2

Introduction ......................................................................................... 3

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1 Package List

The following items are included in this package：

 One AM8010 Precision Thermometer
 One USB cable
 Two AAA Batteries
 One 5-pin sensor connector

o

Installed to the probe when purchasing together with an
AccuMac PRT

 One CD with following software:

Cool Edge USB Viewer

o

USB driver

o

2 Important Safety Information

AM8010 is a high accuracy temperature measurement and
calibration instrument that can be used in laboratories and the field.
Users should read and understand the following Warning to avoid
electrical shocks and injuries.

Warnings:

 Do NOT use the instrument in applications other than

specified as temperature measurement and calibrations

 Do NOT clean the instrument with solvents
 Do NOT apply voltage more than specified in this manual
 Do NOT place any weight on top of the instrument

Following precautions should be followed to avoid damage of the
instrument.

Cautions:

 Only use this instrument in the manufacture’s specified

temperature range.

 This instrument and associated probe is sensitive to

mechanical shocks. Handle with care.

 Only trained personnel can perform calibration of this

instrument

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3 Introduction

AM8010 Precision Thermometer is a high performance portable
instrument. It works with various types of platinum resistance
thermometer (PRT) sensors for temperature measurement. Its
temperature calculation is based on ITS-90 or CVD formula.
AM8010 Precision Thermometer can be connected to a computer
using an USB cable to do real time temperature data acquisition.

The main features of AM8010 Precision Thermometer include the
followings：

 High accuracy, up to 0.03 ºC.
 High resolution 0.01 ºC.
 Flexible sensor selection:

o 100 ohm PRT with temperature coefficient α=0.00385.
o 100 ohm SPRT or PRT with temperature coefficient

α=0.003925.

 2.7 inch LCD display

o Display with backlight when used with external power

adapter or an USB cable connected to a computer.

 Multi line information display.
 Large size touch pad for function controls and parameter

adjustments.

 USB interface with a computer for data acquisition and

display using provided software.

 Dual power supply

o 2 AAA batteries.
o External power adaptor /computer USB interface.

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3.1 Specifications

Temperature Range
Accuracy (meter only)

Resolution
Stability
Probe
Characterizations

Sample Interval
Display
Display Units
Excitation Current
Operation Range
Thermometer Input Connectors
Power Requirements
Battery Life
Dimension
Weight

-200 °C to 850 °C, depends on PRT sensor
±0.04 °C at -200 °C
±0.03 °C at 0°C
±0.04 °C at 232 °C
±0.05 °C at 420 °C
±0.06 °C at 660 °C
±0.07 °C at 850 °C

0.01 °C (0.001 Ω) over full range
±0.01 °C per year
100 Ω RTD, PRT or SPRT
ITS-90 coefficients, Callender Van Dusen
coefficients, IEC-751 (DIN 385)
1 second

2.7 inch LCD
°C, °F, Ω
1 mA, reversing
15 °C to 35 °C
5-pin plug
100-240 V
Approx. 90 hours
141 mm (L) X 25 mm (H) X 89 mm (W)

0.2 kg (0.5 lbs)

3.2 Display

Figure 3-1: AM8010 Front Panel

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Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of AM8010 and its parameter
display. There are four function keys that are defined as followings：

MENU

: MENU KEY,

: INCREMENT KEY,

: DECREMENT KEY, and

: RIGHT SHIFT and RETURN KEY.

The top panel of AM8010 is shown in Figure 3-2. There are three
interfaces: “SENSOR，“USB or EXT POWER” and power

switch “OFF/ON”.

Figure 3-2: AM8010 Top Panel

A foldable tilt foot support is mounted on the back of AM8010. It
helps user to put the meter in a stable position with a display angle.

There is a battery cover on the back side of AM8010 Precision
Thermometer. Two AAA size batteries are used to power the meter.
A sliding switch besides the battery holder can be seen when the
battery cover is opened. This switch is used for calibration only.

Warning: Inappropriate setting change to this switch can cause loss
of calibration data. Instructions of using this switch are shown in

4.1.

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4 General Operation

4.1 Mode Switch Setting

There are two operating modes of AM8010: Measurement Mode
and Calibration Mode. Users can switch the mode by using a Mode
Switch. The Mode Switch is located near the battery holder. The
default mode is set to Measurement Mode.

Note: Only trained calibration personnel can set the switch to
“Calibration Mode”. See detailed instructions of calibration
procedure in Chapter 7.

The procedures to set this switch are as followings:

1. Turn off AM8010.

2. Open the battery cover at the back side of AM8010. Mode

Switch, which is a sliding switch, is located besides the
battery holder.

3. Text “MEA” and “ADJ” indicate whether AM8010 is set to

“Measurement Mode” or “Calibration Mode”.

4.2 Battery Installation

AM8010 works with dual power supplies: battery and USB. When
AM8010 is powered by USB, the batteries are not used.

To install the batteries, open the battery cover at the back of
AM8010, follow the polarity signs on the battery holders.

AM8010 works with any type of AAA size batteries, alkaline or
rechargeable batteries.

Caution: Do NOT combine different kind of batteries together.
Make sure the power switch is at “OFF” position during battery
installation.

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4.3 Power with External Adapter and USB

An AC/DC adapter (AC 100V ~ 240V input, DC5V output) can be
used to power AM8010.

The advantage of using the adapter is that the backlight of the LCD
display will be turned on and it is suitable for dim light conditions.

The connection procedures of the AC/DC adapter are as follows:

1. Connect USB A side to the adapter USB socket.

2. Connect USB mini-B side to “USB” connector of AM8010.

3. Plug the adapter to AC 100V ~ 240V power point. Switch on

the AC power.

4. If AM8010 is not powered on, switch it on. If AM8010 is

already powered by batteries and the power switch is on, the
backlight of LCD should illuminate.

5. The USB cable can be unplugged anytime. If AM8010 is

powered by batteries, functionality will continue.

AM8010 can be connected to a computer with the USB interface. In
this case the computer is the power source for AM8010.

4.4 Sensor Connection

PRT Sensors can be connected to the AM8010 “SENSOR” socket
with a 5-pin connector that is provided in this package. Connecting
steps are as follows:

1. Align the notch of sensor plug to the notch of “SENSOR”

socket.

2. Push in the sensor plug. At this moment, do not turn the knob.

Turning the sensor connector can cause damage of the socket
and plug.

3. After the plug is fully pushed in, turn the locking ring of the

plug clock-wise until it is fully tightened.

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4. To remove the sensor, just do the reverse of the above

procedure: turn the plug locking ring counter clock-wise, until
it is free, then pull out the plug.

4.5 Power On/Off Control

The power switch is on the top panel of AM8010. It is marked with
“OFF/ON” text. Users can follow the sign to turn the meter on/off.

4.6 Display of Measurement Results

The temperature measurement results are displayed on the LCD
screen. There are four lines of information as shown in Figure 3-1.
The main information is temperature in Celsius (C), Fahrenheit (F)
and sensor resistance (OHM). The other information includes
sensor type, USB connection status, battery low status and no
sensor indications.

The first line is the status information line. The second, third and
fourth line shows the measured data, which are temperature or
sensor resistance.

As shown Figure 3-1, the top line is the status information line. The
information includes：

1. Status sign. It is a flashing dot at the upper left corner. It

should flash under normal conditions.

2. Main measurement parameter. It is located just to the right of

the status sign. It should be either “t =” or “Rt =” which
means the second line information is temperature (“t=”) or
sensor resistance (“Rt=”). The information of the second line
can be changed by users. The details are shown in “4.7
Touchpad Operation”.

3. USB status. When AM8010 is connected to a computer’s

USB interface，“USB” will show up near the center of the
first line.

4. Sensor type. Two types of sensor, “IPRT” or “PRT”, are

supported by AM8010. They are displayed as “IPRT” or
“PRT” on the LCD near the end of the first line. Users can

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